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Laundry Soap – liquid
1 bar of Ivory soap – shredded with cheese shredder or food processor 2 cups of Baking Soda 2 Gallons of hot water Melt soap in a saucepan with enough water to cover over med-high heat until clear. Fill bucket with 2 gallons of hot water. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Add in melted […]
Continue readingPotato Salad
5 or 6 medium potatoes, peeled, and chopped into small cubes tap water for boiling plus 1 teaspoon salt 2 stalks celery, chopped or 1/2 a green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 a small onion, minced 1/3 to 1/2 cup of sweet pickles, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise First peel and cube your potatoes. While you are […]
Continue readingCool Tips For Hot Days
We’ve officially reached the hottest days of summer and it’s getting harder and harder to keep our cool… even with air conditioning. Here are some simple tips that will help you stay cool (or at least cooler) on even the hottest summer days. Start With The Right Breakfast Breakfast is your most important summer meal. […]
Continue readingAll Kinds Of Potato Recipes
Potatoes are coming into season full flush right about now, so it’s their turn to be in the spotlight. They are a humble vegetable, but their chameleon like ability to blend into so many dishes, lends them a dignity rivaling that of the tomato. Instant Mashed potatoes are available cheaply in most areas, and I […]
Continue readingGarlic & Margarine Mashed Potato Mix
2 cups dry instant potato flakes 1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder good pinch of black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt Measure all of the ingredients into a resealable plastic container. I prefer to use plastic quart sized zipper bags. Seal and label the container, and store […]
Continue readingPotato Pancakes
I love potato pancakes. My mom would make to go alongside a nice bowl of vegetable soup. I also like them as a snack with a little homemade apple sauce on the side. As you can see in the recipe, it doesn’t take much to make these. It’s just potatoes, flour, egg and salt. Fry […]
Continue readingSeasoned Potato Chunks
2 pounds potatoes, peeled or not, as you see fit 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (without any msg) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Scrub the potatoes so they are very clean. Cut the potatoes into chunks about an inch square. Find an empty bread bag or a gallon sized plastic bag. Place the potatoes into […]
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